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    Fukushima investigator reveals nuclear lessons for U.S.

    B. John Garrick discusses the lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster. Better design before the March 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster and better communication after could have softened its horrifying impact, a report issued in July from the National Academy… Read More

    Sep. 16, 2014

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    Landman takes Outstanding Teacher Award for ISMRM talk

    Of all the professors who spoke during a recent International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine course, the crowd appreciated Vanderbilt Engineering’s Bennett Landman the most. Bennett Landman Landman, assistant professor of electrical engineering, learned this week that he won… Read More

    Sep. 16, 2014

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    Vanderbilt Engineering alum breaks down tough concepts … and tough-to-hear news

    If Scott Potter is on your TV, it’s probably not going to be good news. The director of Nashville’s water and sewer system earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University and often wears his school lanyard on camera. He’s got the difficult job of telling residents… Read More

    Sep. 15, 2014

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    Sustainability, Habitat’s mission inspire Solar Decathlon team

    From left, Ryan Dick, Thomas Hardy and Nick Honkala assemble a model of Harmony House to be shown at a student research presentation. The breathtaking winner of last year’s Solar Decathlon was an ultramodern, mostly wooden showplace with a minimalist vibe and series of white, lace-cut… Read More

    Sep. 11, 2014

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    Blasting scheduled for Engineering and Science Building site

    Construction continues at the site of the new Engineering and Science Building, located near 25th Avenue South on the former Olin Lawn. Blasting at the site is scheduled to begin Sept. 17 and run through Oct. 29. Sept. 11 webcam photo of the construction site. Blasting… Read More

    Sep. 11, 2014

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    Vanderbilt Engineering leaps four spots on U.S. News annual rankings

    The Vanderbilt University School of Engineering took a four-spot leap in the annual U.S. News and World Report undergraduate school rankings, grabbing No. 31 in a five-way tie – its best position ever. Vanderbilt University overall came in at No. 16 after maintaining its No. 17 spot for five years,… Read More

    Sep. 9, 2014

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    Hedgecock’s PinPtr wows Spark Nashville crowd, takes win

    Charleson Bell pitches Flash Crystal at Spark Nashville, held Thursday at Events on Third in downtown Nashville. Tech lovers crowded three stories of a downtown Nashville event space Thursday night, standing in hushed silence as two Vanderbilt engineers and eight other inventors argued in 90 seconds each… Read More

    Sep. 5, 2014

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    Doug Adams honored as Daniel F. Flowers Professor

    Doug Adams, Vanderbilt University School of Engineering’s Daniel F. Flowers Professor, was among the endowed chair recipients recognized at a reception hosted Wednesday by Provost Susan Wente and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeffrey Balser. Doug Adams Adams is director of the school’s new super-sized… Read More

    Sep. 5, 2014

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    Valentine named 2014 Young Investigator by the Office of Naval Research

    A Vanderbilt School of Engineering faculty member has been honored by Office of Naval Research (ONR) as one of the top 24 young researchers in the United States in 2014 for his proposal to continue to develop dielectric-based optical metamaterials. Valentine Jason Valentine, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has been… Read More

    Sep. 1, 2014

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    Vanderbilt engineers’ startups snag 3 of 10 Spark Nashville spots

    Three of 10 startups presenting at the Spark Nashville elevator pitch competition are creations of Vanderbilt University School of Engineering doctoral and post-doctoral students. PinPTR, developed by Will Hedgecock, is a GPS-based locator technology that’s cost-effective with unprecedented accuracy. FlashCrystal,… Read More

    Aug. 29, 2014